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[JohnnyD]

Originally Posted by buckman

I credit Bush for these not the Dems. Look who signed the bottom.Try to stay consistant, at least in the same thread.

Great accomplishments? Why would I be against raising the minimum wage?

If Bush is the one to credit because he signed the bottom of all the good policies, then he should be the sole one to blame for signing bad policies that got us into this mess and no blame can be placed on the Dems (or Repubs for that matter) that are in the legislature.

We all must remember that specific laws signed into place are always bundled with dozens, if not hundreds, of pages of other "laws". That said, signing off on a minimum wage increase could have been a concession made to have other legislation put through. Unfortunately, i don't have time to look up specifics right now.

We have a Legislative Branch for a reason and in most situations, the President is advised to sign as opposed to actually reading every one that passes his desk.

[buckman]

Originally Posted by JohnnyD

If Bush is the one to credit because he signed the bottom of all the good policies, then he should be the sole one to blame for signing bad policies that got us into this mess and no blame can be placed on the Dems (or Repubs for that matter) that are in the legislature.

We all must remember that specific laws signed into place are always bundled with dozens, if not hundreds, of pages of other "laws". That said, signing off on a minimum wage increase could have been a concession made to have other legislation put through. Unfortunately, i don't have time to look up specifics right now.

We have a Legislative Branch for a reason and in most situations, the President is advised to sign as opposed to actually reading every one that passes his desk.

I agree 100%. The President can be forced to sign bad legislation in order to get a single thing passed that he is looking for. Like say,a bunch of useless pork that is attached to a bill that will provide our troops with the supplies they need to do the job.

[JohnnyD]

Originally Posted by buckman

I agree 100%. The President can be forced to sign bad legislation in order to get a single thing passed that he is looking for. Like say,a bunch of useless pork that is attached to a bill that will provide our troops with the supplies they need to do the job.

Yup. And it's these situations where all the ear marks are formed. A Republican wants $100M for their state, well some Democrat better be getting something for his state.

[Nebe]